Date of source: السبت, آيار (مايو) 1, 1999
The secretary of the Jewish community in Cairo said that there are only 198 Jews are in Cairo, only six of which are men. The Jewish community is slowly disappearing, especially as they don’t have a Rabbi who leads their religious services.
Date of source: الخميس, نيسان (أبريل) 29, 1999 to الأربعاء, آيار (مايو) 12, 1999
The Vatican and Al-Azhar issued a joint statement condemning "barbaric practices" in Kosovo, and called for a speedy end to the conflict in the Balkans.
Date of source: الأربعاء, نيسان (أبريل) 28, 1999
Dr. Abdel Sabour Shahin, a prominent Islamic scholar and professor at the Faculty of Dar Al-’Aloum, Cairo University, called for support of Kosovo Muslims to relieve them from injustice and oppression that they currently face. Citing the Prophet’s: "The Muslim’s brother is a Muslim," he affirmed...
Date of source: الاثنين, آيار (مايو) 3, 1999
The diocese of Orthodox Copts in Qusiya organizes a series of symposia as part of a campaign to assure that there are no barriers between Muslims and Christians, as evidenced by their participation in all of these events. "We select participants for these symposia from public figures with national...
Date of source: الاثنين, آيار (مايو) 3, 1999
Pope Shenouda speaks positively about Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak affirming that he is fair, encourages tolerance and hates fanaticism.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, آيار (مايو) 4, 1999
The proposed curricula are a part of a Zionist project to attack our belief and creed. The minister himself is to be questioned about using these curricula in our schools. Those behind the project are influenced by Western values and try to destroy Islam.
Date of source: الجمعة, نيسان (أبريل) 30, 1999
From time to time, the papers publish stories about a person claiming to be a prophet. It seems claiming prophethood is a phenomenon that needs explanation. The opinions of sociologists, psychologists and an Azharite sheikh are given.
Date of source: الأربعاء, نيسان (أبريل) 28, 1999 to الأربعاء, آيار (مايو) 12, 1999
The infamous Article 291 of the penal code, which exempts a rapist from punishment if he marries his victim, was canceled by the People’s Assembly on 20 April. Lawyers and women’s activists, who’d been pushing for years for amendment to the law, hailed the decision as a partial victory for women’s...
Date of source: الثلاثاء, نيسان (أبريل) 27, 1999
Pope Shenouda affirmed that the town of Arnon, which was recently occupied by the Israelis, is Lebanese.
Date of source: الأربعاء, نيسان (أبريل) 21, 1999
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